Durban High Court Approves Transnet–ICTSI 25-Year Port Partnership, Marking a Milestone in South Africa’s Port Reform The Durban High Court ruling on October 13 in favour of Transnet and its preferred public-private partner (PPP) for the 49% concession of the Port of Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal has been hailed as a strategic investment milestone for South Africa. The decision clears the way for International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI)
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TNPA Invites Bids for New Cold Storage Break-Bulk Terminal at Port of Cape Town
Transnet National Ports Authority Issues RFP for Construction and Operation of Cold Storage Terminal at Cape Town Port The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and management of a break-bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town. The new facility will focus on cold storage for fish and related seafood products, forming a critical component of Cape Town’s fishing and
South Africa’s Ports See Surge in Reefer Cargo Volumes Amid Strong Citrus Export Season
Linernet Confirms 12% Rise in South African Reefer Cargo, Slightly Below Transnet’s Reported 19% Growth Maritime analytics firm Linernet has confirmed that South Africa’s ports recorded a notable increase in reefer (refrigerated container) cargo volumes, supporting earlier claims by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). While Linernet’s data indicates a 12.21% year-on-year (YTD) increase in reefer throughput, this is slightly lower than the 19% growth reported earlier in the week by the
Beira Port Strengthens Role as Regional Trade Hub with Record Container Volumes
Mozambique’s Beira Port Achieves Record 40,691 TEUs in August 2025, Boosting Regional Trade Cornelder de Moçambique has announced that August 2025 was a landmark month for its Container Terminal at the Port of Beira, which processed 40,691 TEUs—the highest monthly volume recorded this year. The figure represents a 20% year-on-year increase, compared to 34,027 TEUs handled in August 2024. “This milestone further reinforces the Port of Beira’s position as a
Japan Pledges Investment and Connectivity to Strengthen Africa-Indian Ocean Economic Ties
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Advocates Greater Africa-Indian Ocean Cooperation with New Investment and Infrastructure Initiatives Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for deeper cooperation between Africa and countries bordering the Indian Ocean, pledging increased investment and connectivity to drive economic growth. Speaking at the Indian Ocean-Africa Economic Partnership Forum, held alongside the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Ishiba highlighted the region’s young population, abundant natural resources, and
US Threatens Trade Penalties Over UN-Backed Shipping Emissions Deal
US Warns of Tariffs and Port Levies Against Nations Backing UN Shipping Emissions Pact The United States has warned countries to reject a United Nations-backed agreement to cut marine fuel emissions, threatening to impose tariffs, visa restrictions, and port levies on those who support the accord, according to US and European officials. The Trump administration, which has frequently used tariffs as leverage in trade disputes, is seeking to expand Washington’s
Türkiye Blocks Israeli-Linked Ships as Trade Becomes a Geopolitical Weapon
Türkiye Bans Israeli-Linked Vessels Amid Gaza Conflict, Highlighting Global Maritime Geopolitics The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has barred vessels with links to Israel from docking at Türkiye’s ports, marking a significant escalation in Ankara’s opposition to the war in Gaza. The restrictions, effective from August 21, apply to ships owned, managed, or operated by entities connected to Israel, as well as vessels calling at or departing from Israeli
Global Containership Orderbook Hits 15-Year High Amid Red Sea Risks
Maritime Experts Warn of Containership Overcapacity as Red Sea Tensions Drive Record Ship Orders Maritime industry experts are raising concerns over a potential capacity imbalance as the global containership orderbook reaches its highest level in 15 years. The surge in orders is largely driven by risk pressures in the Red Sea and the need for longer Europe-Asia rotations via bypass routes around the Cape of Good Hope. The unprecedented volume
Zambia Plans Local Shipbuilding to Cut Marine Transport Costs
Zambia Explores Local Shipbuilding and Harbour Expansion to Boost Marine Transport Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali, has revealed that the Zambian government is exploring ways to attract investors to build ships locally as part of a strategy to reduce the cost of marine transport. Speaking during a working visit to Mpulungu District in Northern Province on Thursday, Minister Tayali inspected facilities at Mpulungu Port, operated by Mpulungu Harbour
Port of Durban Welcomes Tata’s First Vehicle Shipment in Six Years
Tata Returns to South Africa with First Vehicle Shipment Since 2019 via Port of Durban The Port of Durban has offloaded its first shipment of Tata vehicles in six years, marking the Indian automaker’s return to the South African market after a lengthy absence. The roll-on/roll-off vessel Swan Ace, a 17-year-old Bahamian-flagged car carrier, delivered a consignment of 485 Tata vehicles to the L&M Berth on Wednesday. According to Transnet